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Congratulations
The band were delighted to play at the wedding reception of solo euphonium player Jan and his wife Siobhan. The couple were married...
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Jun 5, 2022
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Music in the Woods
Friends of Sunnyhurst Woods have organised a concert in Woods on Sunday 12th June starting at 1:15pm. Come along and listen to the band.
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Jun 4, 2022
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Fantastic Jubilee
What a fabulous day we have had at the Darwen Community Jubilee Event. It was marvellous to see so many people out in the sunshine...
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Jun 2, 2022
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100th Spring Festival
The band are busy rehearsing for the 100th Spring Festival which takes place this Saturday 7th May at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool. ...
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May 2, 2022
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Jubilee Celebrations
The band have been awarded funding from the National Lottery Community Fund to hold a community celebration for the Queen's Jubilee. The...
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Apr 17, 2022
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We stand with Ukraine
The band are delighted that the support for Ukraine campaign has raised over £750 following collections from their last 2 concerts at AKS...
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Mar 25, 2022
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Was really good to be back!
What a wonderful concert this afternoon at Blackburn Empire Theatre. Our Junior band started off the programme in fine form followed by...
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Mar 21, 2022
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Music from Stage & Screen
Our next concert at AKS Lytham is a musical extravaganza with Music from Stage & Screen along with the prep school choir, giant 80-piece...
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Mar 11, 2022
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Good to be Back
The band are really looking forward to performing at The Empire Theatre once again. We hope to see you all on Sunday 20th March at 2pm.
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Mar 10, 2022
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North West Area Championships
The band are looking forward to competing in the North West Area Championships which takes place on Sunday 27th February. The opening...
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Feb 17, 2022
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Shiny new instruments
The band are delighted to have purchased some much needed new instruments. Thanks to your very kind generosity during our Crowdfunding...
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Jan 24, 2022
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Happy New Year
Best Wishes A very Happy New Year to all our friends and supporters. The band have returned to rehearsals with almost a full band. We...
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Jan 9, 2022
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TV Appearance
The band were delighted to be part of the BBC2 Blackburn Sings Christmas with Gareth Malone. It really was a truly wonderful programme...
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Dec 24, 2021
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Blackburn Sings Christmas with Gareth Malone
Tune into BBC2 at 8pm tonight for Blackburn Sings Christmas with Gareth Malone. Hopefully you'll catch a glimpse of the band. Meanwhile,...
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Dec 23, 2021
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A busy Sunday
The band have a busy day today, carolling in the community, starting in Darwen just after lunch, then onto Blackburn before performing at...
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Dec 19, 2021
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Amazing Support
The band would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who supported our BIG TUBA appeal, we have amazingly raised enough money to...
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Dec 19, 2021
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Not Quite the MatterHORN Christmas Concert!
Well done to a team of players of the band who walked up Pendle Hill yesterday to play some carols to fundraise for our Big Tuba Appeal....
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Dec 12, 2021
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Brass Bands At Christmas
The band have a busy schedule in December starting today with carolling in our home town of Darwen this morning followed by: Carols in...
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Dec 5, 2021
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Carols in the Wood
The band will be playing at the annual 'Carols in the Wood' event today in Sunnyhurst Woods, Darwen at 1:15pm. We hope to see you there.
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Dec 5, 2021
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£10,000 reached
Thank you so much to everyone for your generous donations, we are blown away by your generosity and support! Help us reach our stretch...
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Nov 27, 2021
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